3-D VHB, Inc - Suite 156
Jerry Visser
Email: jerry.j.visser@gmail.com
Design custom fitting devices. We apply design and engineering principles to improve life. We provide platform to experience life in active way. We offer 3D scanning to capture organic shapes and human forms.
Jerry Visser
Email: jerry.j.visser@gmail.com
Design custom fitting devices. We apply design and engineering principles to improve life. We provide platform to experience life in active way. We offer 3D scanning to capture organic shapes and human forms.
A1 Development Consulting - Suite 122
http://www.a1developmentsolutions.com
Ty Eschenbaum
Email: ty@a1developmentsolutions.com
A1 Development Solutions is a business development services firm specializing in the siting, permitting, and development of livestock and other agricultural-related facilities of all sizes.
From identifying the best sites for your specific project(s) to working with landowners, neighbors, and local and state officials throughout the entire permitting process, A1 Development Services takes the guesswork out of finding the right sites in the right locations to ensure both your company’s immediate and long-term success.
http://www.a1developmentsolutions.com
Ty Eschenbaum
Email: ty@a1developmentsolutions.com
A1 Development Solutions is a business development services firm specializing in the siting, permitting, and development of livestock and other agricultural-related facilities of all sizes.
From identifying the best sites for your specific project(s) to working with landowners, neighbors, and local and state officials throughout the entire permitting process, A1 Development Services takes the guesswork out of finding the right sites in the right locations to ensure both your company’s immediate and long-term success.
Best Practices Academy
http://www.bestpracticesacademy.com
Dr. Scott Munsterman, CEO
Phone: 877.788.2882
Email: info@bestpracticesacademy.com
Best Practices Academy, a healthcare services organization, provides focused leadership in the health care
delivery system to improve clinical expertise and enhance practice efficiency. The Academy serves through
a wide range of collaboration and shared knowledge with accountable care organizations, medical and
chiropractic professional communities and independent practices and health systems.
The Academy is an ongoing resource that provides a wealth of valuable information and connects health
care related businesses to enhance efficiencies within clinical practice. The result is improved clinical
excellence and efficiencies in business operations at the practice and patient care level.
http://www.bestpracticesacademy.com
Dr. Scott Munsterman, CEO
Phone: 877.788.2882
Email: info@bestpracticesacademy.com
Best Practices Academy, a healthcare services organization, provides focused leadership in the health care
delivery system to improve clinical expertise and enhance practice efficiency. The Academy serves through
a wide range of collaboration and shared knowledge with accountable care organizations, medical and
chiropractic professional communities and independent practices and health systems.
The Academy is an ongoing resource that provides a wealth of valuable information and connects health
care related businesses to enhance efficiencies within clinical practice. The result is improved clinical
excellence and efficiencies in business operations at the practice and patient care level.
Brookings Area Makerspace - Suite 130
http://makingbrookings.com/
Al Heuton, Executive Director
Phone: 605.697.8103
Email: bedc@brookingsedc.com
The Brookings Area Makerspace is a program of Brookings Economic Development Corporation’s Division of Entrepreneur Support.
The Makerspace is a non-profit, shared community workshop and creative space for start-ups, entrepreneurs, artists, engineers, creatives, makers and hobbyists to collaborate on projects, experiment on innovative ideas and encourage learning and entrepreneurship. The objective of the Makerspace is to empower individuals by providing affordable access to unique space and specialized equipment to advance product development and turn ideas into opportunities. Resources at the Makerspace include: 3D printer & 3D scanner, laser engraver, wood shop with CNC router table, electronics bench, industrial sewing machine, welder, kitchen area, collaboration and co-working space, connections with mentors and a variety of classes and workshops.
Funding for equipment in the Makerspace was provided by USDA Rural Development and Brookings Economic Development Corporation with program support by Vision Brookings.
http://makingbrookings.com/
Al Heuton, Executive Director
Phone: 605.697.8103
Email: bedc@brookingsedc.com
The Brookings Area Makerspace is a program of Brookings Economic Development Corporation’s Division of Entrepreneur Support.
The Makerspace is a non-profit, shared community workshop and creative space for start-ups, entrepreneurs, artists, engineers, creatives, makers and hobbyists to collaborate on projects, experiment on innovative ideas and encourage learning and entrepreneurship. The objective of the Makerspace is to empower individuals by providing affordable access to unique space and specialized equipment to advance product development and turn ideas into opportunities. Resources at the Makerspace include: 3D printer & 3D scanner, laser engraver, wood shop with CNC router table, electronics bench, industrial sewing machine, welder, kitchen area, collaboration and co-working space, connections with mentors and a variety of classes and workshops.
Funding for equipment in the Makerspace was provided by USDA Rural Development and Brookings Economic Development Corporation with program support by Vision Brookings.
Brookings Economic Development Corporation - Suite 113
http://www.brookingsedc.com/
Al Heuton, Director
Phone: 605.697.8103
Email: bedc@brookingsedc.com
Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is the region’s lead entity for economic development. BEDC focuses on building the economy through business retention and expansion, workforce development, entrepreneur support and programming, and selective business recruitment. Services available to entrepreneurs include startup assistance, advice and mentorship, networking, connections, financial capital and loan programs, available sites database, education and training. BEDC also owns and operates the Brookings Area Makerspace/start-up space, the Brookings Technology Commercialization Center and a science and technology revolving equipment fund all designed to assist small business startups.
http://www.brookingsedc.com/
Al Heuton, Director
Phone: 605.697.8103
Email: bedc@brookingsedc.com
Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is the region’s lead entity for economic development. BEDC focuses on building the economy through business retention and expansion, workforce development, entrepreneur support and programming, and selective business recruitment. Services available to entrepreneurs include startup assistance, advice and mentorship, networking, connections, financial capital and loan programs, available sites database, education and training. BEDC also owns and operates the Brookings Area Makerspace/start-up space, the Brookings Technology Commercialization Center and a science and technology revolving equipment fund all designed to assist small business startups.
Brookings Innovation Center - Suite 146
Melissa Werner, Director of Operations
Phone: 605.696.5600
Cell: 605.651.4197
Email: Melissa@rpsdstate.com
The Brookings Innovation Center serves as the headquarters for the Research Park at SDSU and as a business incubator for startup companies and entrepreneurs. Our mission is to create employment opportunities and contribute to the economic development of the state of South Dakota. The BIC offers a variety of programs and services, conference rooms, office space, and other amenities to help start your business.
Melissa Werner, Director of Operations
Phone: 605.696.5600
Cell: 605.651.4197
Email: Melissa@rpsdstate.com
The Brookings Innovation Center serves as the headquarters for the Research Park at SDSU and as a business incubator for startup companies and entrepreneurs. Our mission is to create employment opportunities and contribute to the economic development of the state of South Dakota. The BIC offers a variety of programs and services, conference rooms, office space, and other amenities to help start your business.
Dairy Knowledge Center, LLC - Suite 221
Dr. Nuria Garcia, Director
Phone: 605.690.8121
Email: nuria@dairykc.com
The Dairy Knowledge Center (DKC) is a global platform where progressive dairy research and management practices are shared. At DKC we believe innovation is crucial to business success. We bring insights and strategies that help dairy leaders gain competitive advantage on their operations.
Dr. Nuria Garcia, Director
Phone: 605.690.8121
Email: nuria@dairykc.com
The Dairy Knowledge Center (DKC) is a global platform where progressive dairy research and management practices are shared. At DKC we believe innovation is crucial to business success. We bring insights and strategies that help dairy leaders gain competitive advantage on their operations.
D.E. Little, DVM - Suite 155
http://www.delittledvm.com
Daniel Little, MS, DVM, President & CEO
Phone: 605.697.3000
Email: dlittle@delittledvm.com
D. E. Little, DVM provides continuous improvement, environmental quality, and food safety consulting services to advance sustainable Ag / Biotech production systems by implementing current technology, data management, and proactive business practices.
http://www.delittledvm.com
Daniel Little, MS, DVM, President & CEO
Phone: 605.697.3000
Email: dlittle@delittledvm.com
D. E. Little, DVM provides continuous improvement, environmental quality, and food safety consulting services to advance sustainable Ag / Biotech production systems by implementing current technology, data management, and proactive business practices.
Discovery Benefits
http://discoverybenefits.com
Mark Westlund, Site Director
Phone: 701.239.6481
Email: mwestlund@discoverybenefits.com
Discovery Benefits, housed in the Lloyds Building located in the Research Park, was founded in 1987 and has emerged as a leading provider of technology solutions in the benefits administration industry. We provide innovative and integrated solutions for clients looking for simplified management of FSAs, HSAs, HRAs, TSAs, COBRA and Billing Solutions. Our administration services are driven by a forward-thinking staff immersed in the latest technology — with the ultimate goal of accomplishing our company’s mission: To transform the complexity of employee benefits administration with innovative solutions and extraordinary customer service delivered by empowered and knowledgeable employees. Discovery Benefits has a presence in all 50 states, with physical office locations in Fargo, N.D. and Brookings, S.D.
http://discoverybenefits.com
Mark Westlund, Site Director
Phone: 701.239.6481
Email: mwestlund@discoverybenefits.com
Discovery Benefits, housed in the Lloyds Building located in the Research Park, was founded in 1987 and has emerged as a leading provider of technology solutions in the benefits administration industry. We provide innovative and integrated solutions for clients looking for simplified management of FSAs, HSAs, HRAs, TSAs, COBRA and Billing Solutions. Our administration services are driven by a forward-thinking staff immersed in the latest technology — with the ultimate goal of accomplishing our company’s mission: To transform the complexity of employee benefits administration with innovative solutions and extraordinary customer service delivered by empowered and knowledgeable employees. Discovery Benefits has a presence in all 50 states, with physical office locations in Fargo, N.D. and Brookings, S.D.
Diversified Technologies Inc - Suite 245
http://sudenga.com/
Chuck Sjogren, Vice President
Phone: 712.475.3301
Email: csjogren@sudenga.com
Diversified Technologies, Inc. engineers and builds products and solutions that embody the durability of our blacksmithing roots (1888- 126 years and counting!) and demonstrates the innovation that comes from decades of experience in manufacturing industry-leading agricultural equipment under our Sudenga Industries, Inc. brand. We also manufacture Dur-A-Lift mounted aerial lifts and three and four-wheel electric scooters through our Ranger All Season Corporation.
http://sudenga.com/
Chuck Sjogren, Vice President
Phone: 712.475.3301
Email: csjogren@sudenga.com
Diversified Technologies, Inc. engineers and builds products and solutions that embody the durability of our blacksmithing roots (1888- 126 years and counting!) and demonstrates the innovation that comes from decades of experience in manufacturing industry-leading agricultural equipment under our Sudenga Industries, Inc. brand. We also manufacture Dur-A-Lift mounted aerial lifts and three and four-wheel electric scooters through our Ranger All Season Corporation.
Ducks Unlimited, Inc - Suites 246 & 247
http://www.ducks.org
Steve Donovan, Manager of Conservation Programs
Phone: 605.633.0270
Email: sdonovan@ducks.org
Ducks Unlimited is a conservation organization dedicated to the restoration, protection and enhancement of waterfowl habitat throughout North America.
http://www.ducks.org
Steve Donovan, Manager of Conservation Programs
Phone: 605.633.0270
Email: sdonovan@ducks.org
Ducks Unlimited is a conservation organization dedicated to the restoration, protection and enhancement of waterfowl habitat throughout North America.
Dynoflo Analytics, LLC - Suite 126
www.dynofloanalytics.com
Stephen Gent and Thuong Pham
Phone: 605.777.0363
Email: info@dynofloanalytics.com
DynoFlo™ Analytics provides the technical capabilities to streamline the design process to develop more optimal products and improve your bottom line. We develop high fidelity models and techniques for improving the design of products and processes. Our team of highly-specialized engineers employs holistic, innovative approaches in simulation-based engineering science across multiple disciplines.
www.dynofloanalytics.com
Stephen Gent and Thuong Pham
Phone: 605.777.0363
Email: info@dynofloanalytics.com
DynoFlo™ Analytics provides the technical capabilities to streamline the design process to develop more optimal products and improve your bottom line. We develop high fidelity models and techniques for improving the design of products and processes. Our team of highly-specialized engineers employs holistic, innovative approaches in simulation-based engineering science across multiple disciplines.
Enterprise Institute - Suite 114
http://www.sdei.org
Tim Weelborg, Executive Director
Phone: 605.697.5015
Email: timw@sdei.org
A private, non-profit corporation that provides business development and commercialization services to
researchers, inventors and start-up companies in the region. Customized assistance includes help with
intellectual property searches, competitive analysis, business strategy, financial analysis, business plan
review, and capital sourcing.
http://www.sdei.org
Tim Weelborg, Executive Director
Phone: 605.697.5015
Email: timw@sdei.org
A private, non-profit corporation that provides business development and commercialization services to
researchers, inventors and start-up companies in the region. Customized assistance includes help with
intellectual property searches, competitive analysis, business strategy, financial analysis, business plan
review, and capital sourcing.
Flume Bath & Body - Suite 242
Laurel Diekhoff, Owner/Operator
Phone: 605.350.5903
Email: flumebathandbody@gmail.com
Flume is a bath and body product manufacturer that specializes in handcrafting bath bombs, perfumes, scrubs, and more. Flume is SDSU student-founded and student-operated and is deeply rooted in the Brookings community. All Flume products are designed and handmade in the Brookings Innovation Center with the intention of creating added value to daily life and to days when you just need a little extra pampering.
Laurel Diekhoff, Owner/Operator
Phone: 605.350.5903
Email: flumebathandbody@gmail.com
Flume is a bath and body product manufacturer that specializes in handcrafting bath bombs, perfumes, scrubs, and more. Flume is SDSU student-founded and student-operated and is deeply rooted in the Brookings community. All Flume products are designed and handmade in the Brookings Innovation Center with the intention of creating added value to daily life and to days when you just need a little extra pampering.
General Mills - Suite 244
http://www.generalmills.com
Tom Rabaey, Sr. ITQ Principal Agronomist, Agronomy Sciences
Phone: 763.764.8394
Email: tom.rabaey@genmills.com
Helping to feed people has been the root of who we are for well over a century. We started feeding a hungry nation through our flour production in the middle of the 1800s. Today, we help you feed your family conveniently, nutritiously - even joyously.
http://www.generalmills.com
Tom Rabaey, Sr. ITQ Principal Agronomist, Agronomy Sciences
Phone: 763.764.8394
Email: tom.rabaey@genmills.com
Helping to feed people has been the root of who we are for well over a century. We started feeding a hungry nation through our flour production in the middle of the 1800s. Today, we help you feed your family conveniently, nutritiously - even joyously.
Glacial Lakes Capital, LLC - Suite 222
http://www.glaciallakescapital.com
Don Endres, CEO
Phone: 605.610.1024
Email: info@glaciallakescapital.com
Glacial Lakes Capital, LLC is a private equity company founded in 2001 to invest in renewable
energy companies throughout the Midwest. The company completed its first investment in Glacial Lakes
Energy, LLC, a 40 million gallon ethanol production business in Watertown, SD. Since that time, Glacial
Lakes Capital has made a number of investments in bioenergy, seed technology, farmland, advanced
biofuel companies and commercial development property.
http://www.glaciallakescapital.com
Don Endres, CEO
Phone: 605.610.1024
Email: info@glaciallakescapital.com
Glacial Lakes Capital, LLC is a private equity company founded in 2001 to invest in renewable
energy companies throughout the Midwest. The company completed its first investment in Glacial Lakes
Energy, LLC, a 40 million gallon ethanol production business in Watertown, SD. Since that time, Glacial
Lakes Capital has made a number of investments in bioenergy, seed technology, farmland, advanced
biofuel companies and commercial development property.
Glycoscience Research Inc - Suite 217
http://www.glycoscienceresearch.com
Dr. Larry Holler
Susan Holler
Phone: 605.695.9478
Email: sueholler@glycoscienceresearch.com
GlycoScience Research has developed and maintained a flock of unique sheep carrying a genetic trait that, based on the scientific literature, may help those living with Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease. We are passionate about what these sheep may be able to offer people living with these diseases. The manufacturing of research and pharmaceutical quality GM1 ganglioside, in addition to being a novel value added agriculture product, has the potential to have a significant impact on South Dakota economic development.
http://www.glycoscienceresearch.com
Dr. Larry Holler
Susan Holler
Phone: 605.695.9478
Email: sueholler@glycoscienceresearch.com
GlycoScience Research has developed and maintained a flock of unique sheep carrying a genetic trait that, based on the scientific literature, may help those living with Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease. We are passionate about what these sheep may be able to offer people living with these diseases. The manufacturing of research and pharmaceutical quality GM1 ganglioside, in addition to being a novel value added agriculture product, has the potential to have a significant impact on South Dakota economic development.
Healing Words Foundation - Suite 150
http://www.healingwordsfoundation.org/
Healing Words Foundation is a nonprofit founded in Brookings, SD by Rick Holm, MD and Joanie Holm, CNP in 2011. Healing Words Foundation was developed for enhancing health and diminishing suffering by communicating useful information based on honest science, provided in a respectful and compassionate manner.
http://www.healingwordsfoundation.org/
Healing Words Foundation is a nonprofit founded in Brookings, SD by Rick Holm, MD and Joanie Holm, CNP in 2011. Healing Words Foundation was developed for enhancing health and diminishing suffering by communicating useful information based on honest science, provided in a respectful and compassionate manner.
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Indigo - Suite 243
Kevin D. Kephart, Ph.D., Head of University Relationships and Partnerships Phone: 605.651.6653 Email: kkephart@indigoag.com Inspired by insights from the human microbiome, Indigo started with the hypothesis that microbes living inside the plant (endosymbionts) are vital to their health. We found that some of these important microbes are being reduced by modern agricultural practices. By using sophisticated genomic sequencing and computational bioinformatics, Indigo has assembled an enormous database of genomic information from these microbes. We apply algorithms and machine learning to this database to predict which microbes are most beneficial to the plant’s health, applying these specially selected microbes to crops in the form of a seed coating. The resulting seed treatments complement a plant’s natural processes to improve health and development across each phase of life while boosting crop yields. |
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Jackrabbit Sports Properties, a Division of Learfield Sports - Suites 211, 216, 218
http://www.learfieldsports.com
Matt Wright, General Manager
Phone: 605.696.3570 (office) 402.430.1307 (cell)
Email: mwright@jackrabbitsportsproperties.com
Jackrabbit Sports Properties connects brands and businesses to the excitement, passion, tradition, fans and fun of SDSU athletics through customized marketing solutions and experiences. We create customized campaigns which utilize the multimedia assets surrounding SDSU to meet your marketing objectives.
http://www.learfieldsports.com
Matt Wright, General Manager
Phone: 605.696.3570 (office) 402.430.1307 (cell)
Email: mwright@jackrabbitsportsproperties.com
Jackrabbit Sports Properties connects brands and businesses to the excitement, passion, tradition, fans and fun of SDSU athletics through customized marketing solutions and experiences. We create customized campaigns which utilize the multimedia assets surrounding SDSU to meet your marketing objectives.
Merchant Boost - Suite 240
https://www.merchantboost.com/
Jesse Berger
Phone: 754.209.2504
Email: jesse.berger@merchantboost.com
Merchant Boost provides payment and data solutions to financial service providers. Their technologies increase credit access to the financially under-served, and reduce fees for borrowers and creditors.
https://www.merchantboost.com/
Jesse Berger
Phone: 754.209.2504
Email: jesse.berger@merchantboost.com
Merchant Boost provides payment and data solutions to financial service providers. Their technologies increase credit access to the financially under-served, and reduce fees for borrowers and creditors.
Novita - Suites 224 & 226
http://www.novitanutrition.com
Don Endres, CEO
Phone: 605.610.1026
Email: don@novitanutrition.com
Novita Nutrition, LLC, is an animal nutrition company producing NovaMeal, a high quality protein that is
a valuable ruminant feed supplement, and NovaOil, a high energy animal feed and a non-food grade
vegetable oil for use in renewable diesel, biodiesel, renewable chemicals and personal care products.
http://www.novitanutrition.com
Don Endres, CEO
Phone: 605.610.1026
Email: don@novitanutrition.com
Novita Nutrition, LLC, is an animal nutrition company producing NovaMeal, a high quality protein that is
a valuable ruminant feed supplement, and NovaOil, a high energy animal feed and a non-food grade
vegetable oil for use in renewable diesel, biodiesel, renewable chemicals and personal care products.
Pheasants Forever - Suites 151 & 152
http://www.pheasantsforever.org/
Matt Morlock
Phone: 605.692.6006
Email: mmorlock@pheasantsforever.org
Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.
http://www.pheasantsforever.org/
Matt Morlock
Phone: 605.692.6006
Email: mmorlock@pheasantsforever.org
Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.
Precision Health Technologies, LLC - Suite 155
http://www.precisionhealthtech.com
Daniel Little, DVM, President & CEO
Phone: 605.696.5606
Email: dlittle@precisionhealthtech.com
Precision Health Technologies, LLC is an innovative animal health company developing, manufacturing, and delivering natural solutions for optimal animal health.
http://www.precisionhealthtech.com
Daniel Little, DVM, President & CEO
Phone: 605.696.5606
Email: dlittle@precisionhealthtech.com
Precision Health Technologies, LLC is an innovative animal health company developing, manufacturing, and delivering natural solutions for optimal animal health.
Puretein Bioscience - Suite 251
http://www.ptbio.com
Matt Jones
Phone: 612.455.5536
Email: matt@ptbio.com
Puretein Bioscience is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures feed supplement products using a proprietary bioactive protein technology. Puretein’s flagship product, immuTEIN is an innovative feed supplement that boosts immunity, with benefits including increased animal growth, feed intake and improved feed efficiency. These benefits ensure strong returns to deliver maximum total value for its customers. immuTEIN is proven highly effective in a wide variety of animal species
http://www.ptbio.com
Matt Jones
Phone: 612.455.5536
Email: matt@ptbio.com
Puretein Bioscience is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures feed supplement products using a proprietary bioactive protein technology. Puretein’s flagship product, immuTEIN is an innovative feed supplement that boosts immunity, with benefits including increased animal growth, feed intake and improved feed efficiency. These benefits ensure strong returns to deliver maximum total value for its customers. immuTEIN is proven highly effective in a wide variety of animal species
Query.AI, Inc - Suite 252
http://www.query.ai
Dhiraj Sharan, Founder
Phone: 408.504.6545
Email: dhiraj@query.ai
Query.AI is a technology startup whose goal is to help enterprise IT, Business, and Security Analysts become more efficient in getting answers out of their data. Query.AI is developing IRIS (Investigations Response Intelligence Service), an AI virtual assistant that “talks” to you and answers your questions by querying your enterprise data.
IRIS has been envisioned and built by engineers who have spent several years in Silicon Valley startups developing leading enterprise log analytics products. We believe that IRIS is the evolution that organizations need, to make searching and investigations on their enterprise data more effective.
http://www.query.ai
Dhiraj Sharan, Founder
Phone: 408.504.6545
Email: dhiraj@query.ai
Query.AI is a technology startup whose goal is to help enterprise IT, Business, and Security Analysts become more efficient in getting answers out of their data. Query.AI is developing IRIS (Investigations Response Intelligence Service), an AI virtual assistant that “talks” to you and answers your questions by querying your enterprise data.
IRIS has been envisioned and built by engineers who have spent several years in Silicon Valley startups developing leading enterprise log analytics products. We believe that IRIS is the evolution that organizations need, to make searching and investigations on their enterprise data more effective.
Raven Industries - Suites 254 & 255
http://ravenind.com/
Shane Swedlund, Facility and Engineering Manager
Phone: 605.212.6800
Email: shane.swedlund@ravenind.com
Raven Industries is a diversified technology company that embraces an integrated approach, where all operations support each other, sharing knowledge and best practices. Raven was founded in Sioux Falls, SD, in 1956 as a manufacturer of high-altitude research balloons for the American space program to help solve a great challenge in space exploration. From that single product line, we grew into a successful publicly traded corporation (RAVN:NASDAQ). We continue to solve great challenges through our high-quality, high-value products in areas of safety, feeding the world, energy independence, and resource preservation. Today, Raven is represented by three businesses: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division, and Aerostar Division.
http://ravenind.com/
Shane Swedlund, Facility and Engineering Manager
Phone: 605.212.6800
Email: shane.swedlund@ravenind.com
Raven Industries is a diversified technology company that embraces an integrated approach, where all operations support each other, sharing knowledge and best practices. Raven was founded in Sioux Falls, SD, in 1956 as a manufacturer of high-altitude research balloons for the American space program to help solve a great challenge in space exploration. From that single product line, we grew into a successful publicly traded corporation (RAVN:NASDAQ). We continue to solve great challenges through our high-quality, high-value products in areas of safety, feeding the world, energy independence, and resource preservation. Today, Raven is represented by three businesses: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division, and Aerostar Division.
Research Park at SDSU Administrative Office - Suite 146
Dwaine Chapel, Executive Director
Phone: 605.696.5600
Cell: 605.695.6340
Email: Dwaine@rpsdstate.com
The Research Park at South Dakota State University is located adjacent to South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings, South Dakota. Located on 125 acres, the Research Park at South Dakota State University will provide over one million square feet of first-class office, lab, conference and greenhouse space at full build-out. The Research Park at South Dakota State University is divided into 32 leasable lots available to businesses for construction of their own facilities or for lease of building space from private developers. Currently there are three buildings on the property - the Brookings Innovation Center, the Lloyd Companies Building, and the Young Brothers Seed Technology Laboratory.
Dwaine Chapel, Executive Director
Phone: 605.696.5600
Cell: 605.695.6340
Email: Dwaine@rpsdstate.com
The Research Park at South Dakota State University is located adjacent to South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings, South Dakota. Located on 125 acres, the Research Park at South Dakota State University will provide over one million square feet of first-class office, lab, conference and greenhouse space at full build-out. The Research Park at South Dakota State University is divided into 32 leasable lots available to businesses for construction of their own facilities or for lease of building space from private developers. Currently there are three buildings on the property - the Brookings Innovation Center, the Lloyd Companies Building, and the Young Brothers Seed Technology Laboratory.
SD Department of Agriculture - Suite 223
http://sdda.sd.gov/
Bryan Sanderson, Ag Development Director
Phone: 605.773.5436
Email: bryan.sanderson@state.sd.us
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has a Regional Development Office located in the Innovation Center. In addition to being a general point of contact for the entire Department of Ag, this office specializes in ag development and international trade. The recruitment, expansion, financing, and market enhancement of livestock operations, ag processing facilities, and agribusiness ventures are the focus of this office.
http://sdda.sd.gov/
Bryan Sanderson, Ag Development Director
Phone: 605.773.5436
Email: bryan.sanderson@state.sd.us
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has a Regional Development Office located in the Innovation Center. In addition to being a general point of contact for the entire Department of Ag, this office specializes in ag development and international trade. The recruitment, expansion, financing, and market enhancement of livestock operations, ag processing facilities, and agribusiness ventures are the focus of this office.
SD Small Business Development Center - Suite 114
http://sdbusinesshelp.com/
Tim Weelborg, Business Consultant
Phone: 605.697.5015
Email: timw@sdei.org
SBDC helps new entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership and assists existing businesses
in their efforts to remain competitive. Through a network of seven offices across the state and 1,100 SBDC
offices around the country, we provide professional, confidential and no-cost business consulting services,
including one-on-one counseling and training.
http://sdbusinesshelp.com/
Tim Weelborg, Business Consultant
Phone: 605.697.5015
Email: timw@sdei.org
SBDC helps new entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership and assists existing businesses
in their efforts to remain competitive. Through a network of seven offices across the state and 1,100 SBDC
offices around the country, we provide professional, confidential and no-cost business consulting services,
including one-on-one counseling and training.
SD EPSCoR - Suites 157
http://sdepscor.org/
Mel Ustad
Phone: 605.688.6245
Email: mel.ustad@sdstate.edu
In 1980, the National Science Foundation (NSF) established the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). The EPSCoR program is designed to assist states to establish a self-sustaining academic research enterprise with the competitive capability that will contribute to the states’ economic viability and development. SD EPSCoR’s mission is to strengthen research and education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) across South Dakota to increase science literacy and drive science-based economic development. SD EPSCoR helps build South Dakota’s research infrastructure and increases its capacity to successfully compete for federal funding. Today many federal agencies have developed a similar program including NASA, DOE, DoD, NIH, etc.
http://sdepscor.org/
Mel Ustad
Phone: 605.688.6245
Email: mel.ustad@sdstate.edu
In 1980, the National Science Foundation (NSF) established the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). The EPSCoR program is designed to assist states to establish a self-sustaining academic research enterprise with the competitive capability that will contribute to the states’ economic viability and development. SD EPSCoR’s mission is to strengthen research and education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) across South Dakota to increase science literacy and drive science-based economic development. SD EPSCoR helps build South Dakota’s research infrastructure and increases its capacity to successfully compete for federal funding. Today many federal agencies have developed a similar program including NASA, DOE, DoD, NIH, etc.
SDSU Growth Partnership, Ltd.
http://www.researchparkatsdstate.com
Phone: 605.696.5600
A 501(c)3 non-profit corporation responsible for spurring knowledge-based economic development in
eastern South Dakota by developing the Research Park at South Dakota State University.
http://www.researchparkatsdstate.com
Phone: 605.696.5600
A 501(c)3 non-profit corporation responsible for spurring knowledge-based economic development in
eastern South Dakota by developing the Research Park at South Dakota State University.
Sigma LLC - Suite 121
Harriet Swedlund
Phone: 605.692.6953
Email: harriet.swedlund@sdstate.edu
A diverse innovative investment company engaged in venture capital investments, livestock feeding and
marketing, stock, bond, foreign exchange and commodity future trading.
Harriet Swedlund
Phone: 605.692.6953
Email: harriet.swedlund@sdstate.edu
A diverse innovative investment company engaged in venture capital investments, livestock feeding and
marketing, stock, bond, foreign exchange and commodity future trading.
South Dakota Crop Improvement Association and Seed Certification - Seed Technology Laboratory
Neal Foster, Seed Certification Manager & SDCIA Executive Director
Phone: 605.688.4606
Email: neal.foster@sdstate.edu
The State of South Dakota Crop Improvement Association (SDCIA) was formed in 1925 through
consolidation of the SD Corn Growers and Breeders Association, the SD Grain Growers Association, and
the SD Experiment Association. The Crop Improvement Association headquarters is housed in the new
Seed Technology Laboratory located in the Research Park at SDSU in Brookings, South Dakota. While
the organization has evolved through many changes over the years, including changes in its name, its motive
has remained the same: To foster a more stable agriculture for the state of South Dakota.
Neal Foster, Seed Certification Manager & SDCIA Executive Director
Phone: 605.688.4606
Email: neal.foster@sdstate.edu
The State of South Dakota Crop Improvement Association (SDCIA) was formed in 1925 through
consolidation of the SD Corn Growers and Breeders Association, the SD Grain Growers Association, and
the SD Experiment Association. The Crop Improvement Association headquarters is housed in the new
Seed Technology Laboratory located in the Research Park at SDSU in Brookings, South Dakota. While
the organization has evolved through many changes over the years, including changes in its name, its motive
has remained the same: To foster a more stable agriculture for the state of South Dakota.
South Dakota State University Plant Genetics Lab - Seed Technology Laboratory
Jose Gonzalez, Geneticist
Phone: 605.688.6907
Email: jose.gonzalez@sdstate.edu
The SDSU Plant Genetics Lab is housed in the Seed Technology Laboratory located in the Research Park.
Lead molecular genetics researchers from SDSU have drafted the "genetic road map"
of biofuels crop. The first rough draft of a "genetic road map" of a biomass crop, prairie cordgrass, is giving
scientists an inside look at the genes of one of the crops that may help produce the next generation of
biofuels. The study already has produced the "transcriptome" of the species. The transcriptome can be
used somewhat like a map — it records the genes the plant uses to reach certain goals.
Jose Gonzalez, Geneticist
Phone: 605.688.6907
Email: jose.gonzalez@sdstate.edu
The SDSU Plant Genetics Lab is housed in the Seed Technology Laboratory located in the Research Park.
Lead molecular genetics researchers from SDSU have drafted the "genetic road map"
of biofuels crop. The first rough draft of a "genetic road map" of a biomass crop, prairie cordgrass, is giving
scientists an inside look at the genes of one of the crops that may help produce the next generation of
biofuels. The study already has produced the "transcriptome" of the species. The transcriptome can be
used somewhat like a map — it records the genes the plant uses to reach certain goals.
South Dakota State University Seed Science and Technology - Seed Technology Laboratory
Brent Turnipseed, Seed Lab Manager
Phone: 605.688.4590
Email: brent.turnipseed@sdstate.edu
Seed Science and Technology is a public seed testing lab that is maintained by SDSU and located in the
Research Park to test seed samples for farmers, seedsmen, South Dakota Crop Improvement
Association, and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. The lab is equipped with modern testing
equipment necessary to perform tests on all kinds of agricultural crops, vegetables, trees, grass, and flower
seed. It is staffed with experienced, technically trained and accredited analysts (CSA and RST) and
part-timeassistants who work under constant supervision. All analyses performed by the lab are made
according to the Rules for Testing Seeds published by the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA). The
report issued by the lab is an official test of the sample submitted.
Brent Turnipseed, Seed Lab Manager
Phone: 605.688.4590
Email: brent.turnipseed@sdstate.edu
Seed Science and Technology is a public seed testing lab that is maintained by SDSU and located in the
Research Park to test seed samples for farmers, seedsmen, South Dakota Crop Improvement
Association, and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. The lab is equipped with modern testing
equipment necessary to perform tests on all kinds of agricultural crops, vegetables, trees, grass, and flower
seed. It is staffed with experienced, technically trained and accredited analysts (CSA and RST) and
part-timeassistants who work under constant supervision. All analyses performed by the lab are made
according to the Rules for Testing Seeds published by the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA). The
report issued by the lab is an official test of the sample submitted.
South Dakota State University Spring Wheat Breeding Program - Seed Technology Laboratory
Karl Glover, Spring Wheat Breeder
Phone: 605.688.4769
Email: karl.glover@sdstate.edu
South Dakota State University's spring wheat breeder housed in the new Seed Technology Lab located in
the Research Park, is hoping a new spring wheat cultivar can help build up the country. "Brick"
spring wheat offers disease resistance and top baking qualities. It is South Dakota State University's spring
wheat cultivar that is most resistant to Fusarium head blight, and it will be widely available to producers.
Brick's characteristics include good yield potential, exceptionally high test weight, and early heading date. It
also has a gene that confers a good level of Fusarium head blight (FHB) resistance.
Karl Glover, Spring Wheat Breeder
Phone: 605.688.4769
Email: karl.glover@sdstate.edu
South Dakota State University's spring wheat breeder housed in the new Seed Technology Lab located in
the Research Park, is hoping a new spring wheat cultivar can help build up the country. "Brick"
spring wheat offers disease resistance and top baking qualities. It is South Dakota State University's spring
wheat cultivar that is most resistant to Fusarium head blight, and it will be widely available to producers.
Brick's characteristics include good yield potential, exceptionally high test weight, and early heading date. It
also has a gene that confers a good level of Fusarium head blight (FHB) resistance.
Suiter Swantz IP - Suite 149
http://www.suiter.com/
Matt Poulsen, Ph.D.
Phone: 402.496.0300
Email: map@suiter.com
Suiter Swantz IP is a full-service intellectual property law firm focused on providing world-class patent, trademark, and copyright legal services. We regularly work with startups, small businesses, and large corporations and strive to provide our clients with a strong, but flexible intellectual property footing. Our team of patent attorneys is comprised of engineers, scientists, and industry experts who possess technical backgrounds across a broad and varied spectrum. Our services include preparation of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications, patentability analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, early stage IP strategy, portfolio management, patent and trademark litigation/litigation support and a variety of other IP-related services.
http://www.suiter.com/
Matt Poulsen, Ph.D.
Phone: 402.496.0300
Email: map@suiter.com
Suiter Swantz IP is a full-service intellectual property law firm focused on providing world-class patent, trademark, and copyright legal services. We regularly work with startups, small businesses, and large corporations and strive to provide our clients with a strong, but flexible intellectual property footing. Our team of patent attorneys is comprised of engineers, scientists, and industry experts who possess technical backgrounds across a broad and varied spectrum. Our services include preparation of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications, patentability analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, early stage IP strategy, portfolio management, patent and trademark litigation/litigation support and a variety of other IP-related services.
The Calving Book App
http://www.thecalvingbook.com
Ellen Schlechter
Phone: 605.870.1213
Email: thecalvingbook@gmail.com
The Calving Book App is an app that allows you to keep track of your calving records right from your smart phone or tablet. All records are backed up to the cloud so even if you lose your phone your records will still be safe. And, since everything is cloud based, you can access your records from any device at any time!
All records are searchable, so you don’t have to flip through pages and pages of records to find what you’re looking for. Don’t worry about having a bad network connection, because it works offline! Upgrade to the “Plus” version to include breeding, preg-checking, and weaning records.
http://www.thecalvingbook.com
Ellen Schlechter
Phone: 605.870.1213
Email: thecalvingbook@gmail.com
The Calving Book App is an app that allows you to keep track of your calving records right from your smart phone or tablet. All records are backed up to the cloud so even if you lose your phone your records will still be safe. And, since everything is cloud based, you can access your records from any device at any time!
All records are searchable, so you don’t have to flip through pages and pages of records to find what you’re looking for. Don’t worry about having a bad network connection, because it works offline! Upgrade to the “Plus” version to include breeding, preg-checking, and weaning records.
TruCount CPA PC - Suite 208
http://trucountcpa.com/
Julie Underwood, CPA
Phone: 605.651.0300
Email: Julie@trucountcpa.com
TruCount CPA PC provides support for businesses in stages of business development from start-upthrough maturity.
This includes recommendations on setting up entities, registering with reporting agencies,
designing and implementing accounting systems, budgeting, financial statements, tax preparation and
planning. Services for individuals include tax planning and preparation and financial planning.
http://trucountcpa.com/
Julie Underwood, CPA
Phone: 605.651.0300
Email: Julie@trucountcpa.com
TruCount CPA PC provides support for businesses in stages of business development from start-upthrough maturity.
This includes recommendations on setting up entities, registering with reporting agencies,
designing and implementing accounting systems, budgeting, financial statements, tax preparation and
planning. Services for individuals include tax planning and preparation and financial planning.
Veracity Edible Oil Solutions - Suite 219
Justin Nielsen
Phone: 605.690.2693
Email: justin@valleyoilbroker.com
Drawing from over 34 years of experience in the fats and oils markets, VEOS is an independent third-party consultant between buyer and seller of fats and oils in the food and renewable fuels industry. Working in this industry for nearly 12 years, Justin Nielsen has developed key business relationships in all facets of the fats and oils industry. This experience has led him to be a trusted source for the marketing, logistics and production of fats, oils and co-products.
VEOS is dedicated to improving the knowledge and efficiency of a company’s participation in the fats and oils marketplace. VEOS can develop supply chain, basis strategies, customized risk management solutions and position development and management. We use our various sources to obtain, and put into action our market information. VEOS has offices in Arizona and South Dakota.
Justin Nielsen
Phone: 605.690.2693
Email: justin@valleyoilbroker.com
Drawing from over 34 years of experience in the fats and oils markets, VEOS is an independent third-party consultant between buyer and seller of fats and oils in the food and renewable fuels industry. Working in this industry for nearly 12 years, Justin Nielsen has developed key business relationships in all facets of the fats and oils industry. This experience has led him to be a trusted source for the marketing, logistics and production of fats, oils and co-products.
VEOS is dedicated to improving the knowledge and efficiency of a company’s participation in the fats and oils marketplace. VEOS can develop supply chain, basis strategies, customized risk management solutions and position development and management. We use our various sources to obtain, and put into action our market information. VEOS has offices in Arizona and South Dakota.
Western Ag Global (USA) Inc
http://growmoreprofit.com
Ken Greer
Phone: 877.978.1777
Email: kengreer@westernag.ca
Western Ag Professional Agronomy (WAPA) provides farmers with a deeper understanding of their soils and gives them the support and knowledge needed to optimize both yield and profit. WAPA empowers farmers through delivery of the patented PRS CropCast™ (Plant Root Simulator). This is a complete crop selection, nutrition and yield forecasting service which is delivered through our network of Professional Agronomy Consultants (PACs). Western Ag Global was formed in 2012 with the purpose of growing the WAPA business through recruiting, training and supporting franchise partners on a global scale. These licensed business partners then hire and support PACs to deliver the PRS CropCast™ to farmers.
Initially established in 1994, the Western Ag Group of Companies is a privately owned and rapidly growing group of companies. To date, the PRS™ Technology has been used for soil science research in 58 countries and has been the basis for over 1300 peer reviewed papers.”
http://growmoreprofit.com
Ken Greer
Phone: 877.978.1777
Email: kengreer@westernag.ca
Western Ag Professional Agronomy (WAPA) provides farmers with a deeper understanding of their soils and gives them the support and knowledge needed to optimize both yield and profit. WAPA empowers farmers through delivery of the patented PRS CropCast™ (Plant Root Simulator). This is a complete crop selection, nutrition and yield forecasting service which is delivered through our network of Professional Agronomy Consultants (PACs). Western Ag Global was formed in 2012 with the purpose of growing the WAPA business through recruiting, training and supporting franchise partners on a global scale. These licensed business partners then hire and support PACs to deliver the PRS CropCast™ to farmers.
Initially established in 1994, the Western Ag Group of Companies is a privately owned and rapidly growing group of companies. To date, the PRS™ Technology has been used for soil science research in 58 countries and has been the basis for over 1300 peer reviewed papers.”
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C. - Suite 225
http://www.woodsfuller.com
Greg Starnes
Phone: 605.336.3890
Email: greg.starnes@woodsfuller.com
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C. is a team of legal professionals committed to providing quality legal services since the firm's inception in 1887. Our clients come from all over the world, but our roots are in South Dakota. All of our lawyers are licensed in South Dakota. We have lawyers that are also licensed in North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and Georgia.
Over the years, the law has become more complicated. We have responded to continuing changes by broadening our services. Our lawyers have the talent to serve your short and long term needs and offer a variety of services with an unmatched commitment to quality. Our firm is large enough to serve all of our clients' needs, but small enough to provide personal attention.
http://www.woodsfuller.com
Greg Starnes
Phone: 605.336.3890
Email: greg.starnes@woodsfuller.com
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C. is a team of legal professionals committed to providing quality legal services since the firm's inception in 1887. Our clients come from all over the world, but our roots are in South Dakota. All of our lawyers are licensed in South Dakota. We have lawyers that are also licensed in North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and Georgia.
Over the years, the law has become more complicated. We have responded to continuing changes by broadening our services. Our lawyers have the talent to serve your short and long term needs and offer a variety of services with an unmatched commitment to quality. Our firm is large enough to serve all of our clients' needs, but small enough to provide personal attention.
